TLDR COVID-19 can cause or worsen skin issues.
COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is primarily known for affecting the respiratory system, but it also impacts the skin, leading to various types of skin lesions. While the direct causal relationship between these skin manifestations and the virus is not well established, the pandemic has been associated with dermatoses that are either triggered or worsened by the infection. Additionally, adverse skin effects have been observed due to the medications and protective measures used against COVID-19, as well as from the vaccines developed to combat the virus. This review provides an overview of the skin conditions linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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May 2022 in “Skin health and disease” Certain types of rashes in COVID-19 patients may indicate more severe illness and higher risk of death.
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February 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” COVID-19 infection or vaccination may influence the development of alopecia areata, a type of hair loss.
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” COVID-19 may trigger severe skin flare-ups in people with autoimmune conditions like lupus.
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February 2022 in “JAAD International” COVID-19 may be linked to hair loss or worsening of hair loss in some people.
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August 2021 in “JAAD International” COVID-19 patients often experience hair loss and scalp pain, which may be related to the severity of their infection and treatment drugs.
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May 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” COVID-19 doesn't make alopecia areata worse.
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February 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy”
